The Journal of Biomedical Science (JBS) is committed to providing a transparent and fair publishing model that ensures wide accessibility of high-quality scientific content. To sustain the rigorous peer-review process, editorial management, production, and open access dissemination, the journal applies Article Processing Charges (APCs). These charges are designed to cover the costs of publication and to make all accepted articles freely available to the global scientific community without subscription barriers.

✦ Why Article Processing Charges Are Required

The APC model allows us to:

• Support a robust peer-review process with experienced reviewers and editorial oversight.
• Provide professional copyediting, typesetting, and formatting to ensure global publishing standards.
• Maintain open access availability of articles, enabling readers worldwide to freely access, share, and cite research.
• Ensure long-term archiving and indexing in major scholarly databases.

This transparent system eliminates subscription fees, giving authors’ work maximum visibility and impact.

✦ APC Structure

• The Standard article processing charges are 1229 Euros and these APCs are exclusive of any applicable taxes.

Note: Charges apply only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication following peer review.

✦ When and How to Pay

• APCs are only applicable after final acceptance of a manuscript. Authors will not be charged during submission or peer review.
• An official invoice will be issued by the journal’s accounts team.
• Payments can be made via credit card, bank transfer, or institutional funding support.
• The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring timely payment of APCs to avoid delays in publication.

✦ Funding Support and Institutional Agreements

Many universities, research institutes, and funding agencies cover APCs for their affiliated authors. Authors are encouraged to:

• Consult their institution or funding body about APC coverage.
• Explore institutional agreements or partnerships with SCICONX Publishing that may provide reduced or waived fees.

✦ Transparency and Commitment

The Journal of Biomedical Science upholds full transparency regarding APCs:

• No hidden charges are applied for submission, color figures, supplementary files, or length of manuscripts.
• The only charge authors incur is the APC applied after acceptance of their article.
• All APC-related policies align with international standards for open access publishing.

✦ Withdrawal Policy

SCICONX Publishing respects authors’ rights to request manuscript withdrawal but emphasizes that such requests should be made responsibly due to the significant time and resources invested by editors, reviewers, and the publishing team. Authors may withdraw their manuscript without penalty before peer review begins. During peer review, a valid reason—such as ethical concerns, duplication, or submission errors—must be provided. Post-acceptance withdrawal is strongly discouraged, and submitting the same manuscript to another journal without proper justification is considered unethical and may be reported. To offset editorial and processing efforts, a withdrawal fee equivalent to 40% of the Article Processing Charge (APC) may be applied for requests made after peer review starts. The Editorial Office retains the right to approve or decline withdrawal requests, particularly in cases of suspected misconduct or duplication. SCICONX encourages authors to thoroughly evaluate the journal’s scope and policies prior to submission to minimize unnecessary withdrawal requests, ensuring a smooth and ethical publishing process.

✉️ Contact for APC Inquiries

For any questions regarding APCs, waivers, or payment options, authors may contact: editorialoffice@sciconx.org